About this Opportunity
We are seeking a Technical Program Manager - MNO Certifications to join Ericsson's Global Certifications team. You will lead mobile network operator (MNO) certification programs, drive issue resolution, and work closely with operators, engineering, product management, and certification labs to ensure successful product approvals and launches.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead certification programs with major mobile network operators.
- Develop certification strategies and manage schedules, risks, and operator engagement.
- Coordinate activities between product development teams, operators, and certification labs.
- Drive resolution of certification, interoperability, and deployment issues.
- Lead root cause analysis and technical investigations across cross-functional teams.
- Ensure test readiness, defect management, and successful certification execution.
- Act as the primary escalation point for certification-related risks and blockers.
Required Experience
- 15+ years of experience in operator certifications, wireless validation, network integration, or interoperability.
- Experience working with major mobile network operators and certification programs.
- Strong background in LTE and/or 5G technologies.
- Proven experience leading complex technical investigations and cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies.
- Experience with protocol analysis, troubleshooting, and interoperability testing.
- Ability to analyze logs, traces, and test results to drive issue resolution.
- Familiarity with cellular debugging tools such as QXDM.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and program management skills.
All academic credentials must be from recognized and accredited institutions and are further subject to verification
Skills Required
- 15+ years of experience in operator certifications, wireless validation, network integration, or interoperability
- Experience working with major mobile network operators and certification programs
- Strong background in LTE and/or 5G technologies
- Experience leading complex technical investigations and cross-functional teams
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field
- Knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies
- Experience with protocol analysis, troubleshooting, and interoperability testing
- Ability to analyze logs, traces, and test results
- Familiarity with cellular debugging tools such as QXDM
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, and program management skills
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — U.S. job postings describe multiple medical plan options (including PPO and HSA‑eligible HDHP) plus dental and vision, aligning with a comprehensive medical suite. Corporate materials also emphasize wellbeing resources and EAP support.
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Retirement Support — Company communications and U.S. materials reference market‑competitive retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with automatic employer contributions and additional matching. Investor and benefits materials signal a structured approach to total rewards that includes long‑term savings programs.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. and EWS guides and postings highlight paid maternity and parental/adoption leave at full pay, alongside structured short‑term disability at full pay for defined weeks by tenure. These programs are positioned as part of a family‑friendly, work‑life‑balance offering.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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